knit Antonyms
Opposite of knit
• verb (Context 1)
To make a garment or fabric by interlocking loops of yarn or thread with knitting needles or a machine.
"She learned how to unravel a warm wool scarf from her grandmother."
• verb (Context 2)
To unite, join, or grow together closely and securely (especially of broken bones or a community).
"The doctor kept the arm in a cast for six weeks so the fractured bone could separate properly."
• adjective (Context 3)
Made by interlocking loops of yarn or thread; knitted.
"He wore a comfortable woven shirt to the casual Friday meeting."
• verb (Context 4)
To contract or draw together in wrinkles (of the eyebrows or forehead), typically in concentration or displeasure.
"He tended to smooth his brows whenever he was trying to solve a difficult puzzle."
• noun (Context 5)
A basic knitting stitch in which the yarn is held at the back of the work and the needle is inserted into the front of the loop.
"A standard ribbing pattern alternates between a purl and a purl stitch."
Similar words to knit
Words similar to knit shift depending on context. Common synonyms include: